DeSantis Criticizes Fox News for Favoring Trump
Florida Governor Accuses Conservative Media of Fear-Driven Bias in Coverage
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has criticized Fox News and other conservative media outlets for not holding former President Donald Trump accountable due to fear of losing viewers.
- DeSantis, who is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, made these comments while campaigning in Iowa ahead of the state's caucuses.
- Despite his criticism, DeSantis himself has appeared on Fox News for a town hall and an interview on Sean Hannity's show.
- DeSantis is currently second in the Republican primaries with 12.1% support, according to the latest FiveThirtyEight polling average, trailing behind Trump who has 60.4% support.
- DeSantis's comments mark a significant break from the usual Republican stance of defending Fox News and other conservative media outlets.